Trained levy soldiers equipped with light armour, shields and swords whose task it is to defend settlements.
Sword militia are levied soldiers whose task is to garrison and defend settlements. Better trained and equipped than peasant militia, these soldiers are armed with swords and protected by light armour and a shield. Useful for dealing with archers and other light infantry.

Town Watch

Town Guard

City Watch

Militia Drill Square

Sword Militia are recruited in a City with a Militia Drill Square and available after the Heavy Mail event in the early 13th century (1200-1215).